Correctional Officer - Phoenix Complex

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$45.00/hr - $45.00/hr

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

Job Location

Address: ASPC/ Phoenix Complex

2500

E. Van Buran St.

Phoenix, AZ 85008

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Posting Details

Salary: $45, 621- $54,975

HIRING BONUS- $5,000

(These incentives reflect our commitment to attract and retain highly qualified Correctional Officers who contribute to the safety and security of our facilities.)

• $2,500 Upon completion of Correctional Officer Academy (COTA)
• $2,500 after 6 months of Full‑Time employment
• (Candidates with no experience receive a $1,427.92 salary increase upon graduation from COTA)

Grade: CO1

Closing Date: 01/12/2026

We are actively seeking talented individuals for Correctional Officer positions at our Phoenix (Phoenix, AZ) facility. Join us in our mission to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. We are embarking on a vision of reimagining corrections, guided by four overarching and mission-centered goals:

• Foster a meaningful organizational culture that promotes team development
• Implement optimal population management and progression strategies
• Deliver high-quality services and continuity of care in facilities and communities
• Modernize and sustain our practices and resources

Applicants who successfully complete our selection process will have the opportunity to attend and complete the thirteen-week Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) in Tucson, Arizona. Graduates of COTA will receive a Certificate of Completion in Correctional Technology, equivalent to 21 college credit hours. Following COTA, you will begin serving a required 12‑month probationary period, making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry has embarked on a vision of REIMAGINING CORRECTIONS through four overarching and mission-centered goals:

• Build a meaningful Organizational Culture and Promote the Development of Team
• Create and Implement Optimal Population Management and Progression Strategies
• Deploy Quality Delivery of Services and Continuity of Care in Facilities and Communities
• Achieve Modernization and Sustainability of Practices and Resources

• Ensuring the security of the inmate population within the facility's perimeter
• Providing supervision and guidance to inmates
• Conducting thorough pat and strip‑searches to maintain safety
• Effectively de‑escalate situations
• Initiating and completing reports accurately and promptly
• Fulfilling all assigned post duties diligently
  
  Responding promptly to emergency situations as required

As a Correctional Officer, you will need to possess a unique set of knowledge and skills to carry out your responsibilities effectively.

Correctional Officers must uphold high standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Adhering to the code of conduct, maintaining confidentiality, and demonstrating impartiality in decision‑making are critical aspects of the role.

Working within a correctional facility requires physical fitness and stamina. The role may involve standing for extended periods, performing searches, restraining individuals, and responding to emergency situations.